[RP TownTalk] Sign up to oppose 7-11 at Rt 1 & Sheridan

[Heather Cronk]

With all due respect, Bruce, all of the neighbors in that area have been
having this exact conversation for about 10 months. We've been clear with
the town and with the planning board that we're not opposed to *all*
development -- we're opposed to *this* development, which would be a 24/7
convenience store with semi trucks and massively increased traffic.

Though I appreciate the sentiment, we're not naive. I would actually much
rather it be vacant than a 7-11, and we've already been talking with our
Councilmember and the Town Council about how we can help identify
alternative development opportunities.

-Heather

On Thursday, September 3, 2015, Bruce Wernek <bruce.wernek at verizon.net>
wrote:

> All
>
> The property at the end of Sheridan had been vacant for many years.  I'm
> not sure if 7-11 is the best fit, but the question you have to ask yourself
> is a 7-11 better than a vacant property.  If it's not, then what are the
> alternatives?  If there aren't any, how many more years will that property
> sit vacant.  Is this what you want?  The same is true for property at the
> end of Madison.
>
> It's not about getting what you want.  It's about improving the community
> with reasonable expectations.  The bottom line is that the Town is an
> excellent position to negotiate a "designer" 7-11.  I think the
> owners/developers would be very receptive to a first class facade and
> deluxe landscaping.  If we want to improve the Town, we've got to make
> concessions or things will never change.  It's your call.
>
> Bruce
>
> On 09/02/15, Heather Cronk<heather.cronk at gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','heather.cronk at gmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> Neighbors,
>
> As you might have heard, the planning board meeting to consider the
> proposed 7-11 at the southeast corner of Route 1 and Sheridan St has been
> "continued" until September 10. The proposed development does not meet
> local development requirements and would create a 24-7 convenience store in
> the midst of a residential neighborhood in Ward 1 of Riverdale Park.
>
> The town council has already weighed in three times to oppose this
> development, yet the lawyers for 7-11 continue to try and force this
> development through. There is a very simple way, however, to raise your
> voice against this proposal.
>
> Those who wish to weigh in on the proposal can register online as a
> "person of record" in order to submit a letter expressing your views.
> Dozens of local residents have already taken this step, but we're eager to
> have more people do so in advance of the Sept 10 hearing.
>
> In order to help facilitate the process of signing up as a person of
> record and submitting a letter to the planning board, I'll be at Town
> Center Market tomorrow (Thursday) from 4pm until about 7pm to help folks
> sign up and write a letter. This option is also available to those who have
> already submitted a letter. Additionally, if you're not able to stop by
> tomorrow but want to sign up online, simply register here and follow the
> directions for submitting your letter:
> http://www.pgplanning.org/Resources/Person_of_Record.htm.
>
> Look for me on the patio on Thursday!
>
> -Heather
>
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